Welcome to the first-ever article on WoW.com by elemental shaman specialist Matt Sampson, otherwise known as Binkenstein. By day, he's a geek; by night, he's also a geek, but with spreadsheets.

The Restoration tree has no viable benefits for Elemental in the early tiers, so you'll be sub-speccing Enhancement. Here's an Elemental sample tree. You have two points remaining, which can be used ...

In Wagarashi, there are several Skill trees into which you can invest your hard-earned Skill points. All of them are viable, and that’s why choosing which one to focus on can be challenging. To help ...

If you immediately visualize palm trees when you think of California, you're not alone, but palm trees have a complex history beyond symbolizing an oasis or tropical paradise. The Elemental — a ...

Elemental: War of Magic is set in a world filled with magic and ancient lore. As the ruler of your kingdom, you must expand your empire through a combination of magical power, military might, ...

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...

Elemental: War of Magic is set in a world filled with magic and ancient lore. As the ruler of your kingdom, you must expand your empire through a combination of magical power, military might, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet. I would argue that Elemental Amara is really the only ...